He didn’t even play last year. He’s not even going to start. But he doesn’t have any offers! The world of rankings is a fickle on. Would we love to rank everyone? Absolutely. Is it possible? No. So, how does BCP figure its rankings? What factors are taken into account?
As stated at the top of each rankings page, “the rankings are based on skill, talent; basically, who we think will be the top players of the 2012 season. Our evaluations are based on film review, Ignite Showcase performance, combines and practice observations.”
If you feel like you, a teammate, or one of your players deserves to be on the list look to see if that player meets the above criteria. Have we been able to see him play a significant amount? If not, does he have film? If not, was he at a BCP event where we could evaluate him? If not, then he probably isn’t ranked.
DiNovo, Litton, Johnson … It doesn’t get much better than that for the top three pro-style quarterbacks in Tampa Bay.
Three freshman find themselves ranked in the top 10 of our dual-threat rankings. Between Leston and Davis’ film, and Mayes’ participation at the Ignite Showcase, we were able to see these freshman quite a bit and feel that all three will develop into solid signal callers.
Runningbacks were without a doubt the toughest offensive position to rank. Ryan Green was the unanimous number one, but everything from there was up for debate. Things were left to so much debate that we couldn’t whittle it down to a top 10. Ish Witter and Brandon Byrd ‘tied’ for the number 10 slot because it was just too difficult to justify leaving one off.
Another one of the deepest positions in Tampa Bay, the athletes on the outside remain heavily recruited. Lakewood’s dynamic duo of Rodney Adams, Florida commit, and Marquez Valdes will give defensive backfields fits next year as the two are extremely talented and dangerous.
All-BCP Player of the Year, State Champ, it only makes sense that Alvin Bailey headlines the slot receiver rankings. Assuming Darryl Richardson stays healthy next year Bailey will spend his time at his natural position and flourish.
Countryside finds its entire interior line ranked in the top 10. Ranking centers with guards was tricky because of the athleticism guards display when pulling while centers generally aren’t as active downfield. Pertile, Rosinski and Podurgiel will look keep the Cougars rushing attack healthy after averaging 200 yards per game on the ground.
Wow… Trench warfare at its finest. Richy Klepal is the big name getting looks for a multiple BCS schools, and rightfully so, but look at the list of sophomores. Klepal along with Mason Cole, Corey Martinez, Cameron Ruff and Isaiah Wynn is an unbelievable group of offensive linemen who all have big and bright futures ahead of them.
Headlined by sophomore Marcus Mosley, the tight end rankings were difficult because we factored in play making ability as well as the player’s effectiveness each down as a blocker. Mosley passes the eye test, but impresses even more than that once the ball is in his hands. He runs solid routes and possesses good hands and body control.
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Kyle is a recruiting analyst for Big County Preps. You can email him at Bennett@bigcountypreps.com and follow him on Twitter @KyleBennettBCP.